by Todd Bensman Her "crime" was that her son was accused of being romantically involved with a Muslim woman. Islam assumes the man is superior, and that non-Muslims must never have authority over Muslims. Non-Muslim men may therefore never court or marry Muslim women, although Muslim men may … [Read more...]
Land of Gods and Vikings
James Jay Carafano I hate trolls. Iceland is now a recognized tourist destination for Americans, but its still worthwhile. Go with it. There are plenty of things to do and see that make the trip more than worth it. When to visit it? The summer months of July and August are the warmest and … [Read more...]
Providing a Model for Tehran Strategic Cultural Decision
Mohsen Rostami1 Abstract The aim of this research was to introduce a model for implementing strategic decisions in Tehran’s cultural domain. With regard to the complexity of this problem, the Q method was chosen for the study. This method is used when the researcher deals with the general, … [Read more...]
Moscow-backed Ukrainian Orthodox Church still linked to Russia despite claims – expert committee
Article by: Alya Shandra The Ukrainian Orthodox Church under the Moscow Patriarchy (UOC MP) that in May 2022 claimed to sever ties with its mother church is in fact still subjugated to the Russian Orthodox Church, an expert committee has found. The committee, comprised of religious experts and … [Read more...]
How ‘The Collective Voice of the Muslim World’ Weaponizes the UN against Israel
by Bassam Tawil OPEC and the OIC are infused with nearly incalculable wealth and most member states of the OIC have found themselves upbraided for questionable ethics. One critic suggested: "If the OIC Summiteers are serious about the burning issues of justice, freedom and good governance, … [Read more...]
SBU raids more facilities of Moscow-backed Orthodox Church in three regions
About the Source Yuri Zoria A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014. Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: … [Read more...]
Shamima Begum: ‘Groomed’ or ‘Indoctrinated’?
by Andrew Ash December 7, 2022 at 5:00 am The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) seems to have a short memory. Although it has only been a few years since the brutal Islamic State (ISIS) was defeated, from the tone of the BBC's recent articles -- featuring a female jihadi's returning … [Read more...]
Tijuana’s Mosque and the Open Road to California
by Todd Bensman Center for Immigration Studies November 30, 2022 TIJUANA, Mexico – A small blue dome, minaret and pole topped with the universal half-moon crescent symbol of Islam marks the location of an immigrant shelter waystation like no other in Mexico. Since June 2022, the Albergue … [Read more...]
New MEQ Features Analysis of Iran, “Islamophobia,” and Arab Political Rhetoric
News from the Middle East Forum December 6, 2022 PHILADELPHIA – December 6, 2022 – Middle East Quarterly begins its 30th year with the Winter 2023 issue, featuring a selection of articles on issues of contemporary concern from leading specialists. In "When Arab Politicians' Shouts and Whispers … [Read more...]
The World’s Most Forgotten Voice of Freedom?
One of Central Asia's most popular poets was a voice virtually unknown in the West. James Jay Carafano Nov 23 Choʻlpon (1897-1938) arrest photo before his execution For centuries, Central Asia was a space largely unknown to most … [Read more...]